Status
Available
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Publication
Scholastic Inc.
Pages
296
Description
Tripp, who plays guitar only for himself, and Lyla, a cellist whose talent has already made her famous but not happy, form an unlikely friendship when they are forced to share a practice room at their high school.
Description
On odd days, Tripp uses a school practice room to let loose on a borrowed guitar. Eyes closed, strumming that beat-up instrument, Tripp escapes to a world where only the music matters.
On even days, Lyla Marks uses the same practice room. To Tripp, she's trying to become even more perfect—she's already a straight-A student and an award-winning cellist. But when Lyla begins leaving notes for him in between the strings of the guitar, his life intersects with hers in a way he never expected.
What starts as a series of snippy notes quickly blossoms into the sharing of interests and secrets and dreams, and the forging of a very unlikely friendship.
Challenging each other to write songs, they begin to connect, even though circumstances threaten to tear them apart.
From beloved author Mary Amato comes a YA novel of wit and wisdom, both heartfelt and heartbreaking, about the power of music and the unexpected chords that draw us together.
On even days, Lyla Marks uses the same practice room. To Tripp, she's trying to become even more perfect—she's already a straight-A student and an award-winning cellist. But when Lyla begins leaving notes for him in between the strings of the guitar, his life intersects with hers in a way he never expected.
What starts as a series of snippy notes quickly blossoms into the sharing of interests and secrets and dreams, and the forging of a very unlikely friendship.
Challenging each other to write songs, they begin to connect, even though circumstances threaten to tear them apart.
From beloved author Mary Amato comes a YA novel of wit and wisdom, both heartfelt and heartbreaking, about the power of music and the unexpected chords that draw us together.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
296 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
0545636574 / 9780545636575
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Lexile
680L
User reviews
LibraryThing member 68papyrus
Absolutely beautiful young adult novel. This book details the budding friendship between Trip Broody and Lyla Marks. Trip is struggling to recover from his father's death and the fact that his best friend has moved away from the area. When the book opens Tripp has lost his guitar privileges because
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of his less than stellar academic performance. This is a devistating blow to Tripp because his music his lifeline. He comes up with an idea to borrow a school guitar and play in a practice rooms on odd days. The practice room will be used by Lyla on even days. Lula is the consummate over achiever, straight A's and accolades for her cello playing. At first the two communicate via notes but then their relationship begins to blossom. I loved the way the author really got the way teens interact with their parents as well as each other. I also love the way that Tripp's character is comfortable in his own skin and is confident in who he is. Lula was great too smart and funny and in the end very brave. Don't miss out on this book it will make you and cry. A heartwarming story showing the resilience of the human spirit. 4 stars! Show Less
LibraryThing member Inkwind
This book is a quick read, but an amazing one. I even ended up liking the format, which documented the time of day and day of the week rather than a chapter title (usually I just find this distracting). I was so impressed by how fun the book was to read. Personally, I read it in a straight shot. Am
Guitar Notes somehow sums up exactly what it is I like about music, and why I envy musicians so much. The character development is fantastic, the characters are exquisitely loveable, and while the plot gets a little predictable by the end, it's still worth it. I cried.
If nothing else, read it for the nuggets of truth about how parents and kids and overbearing friends work. This was the truest representation of teenage frustration and overwrought parents that I've ever read and I think everyone can empathize.
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now sleep deprived. Coffee, come hither!Guitar Notes somehow sums up exactly what it is I like about music, and why I envy musicians so much. The character development is fantastic, the characters are exquisitely loveable, and while the plot gets a little predictable by the end, it's still worth it. I cried.
If nothing else, read it for the nuggets of truth about how parents and kids and overbearing friends work. This was the truest representation of teenage frustration and overwrought parents that I've ever read and I think everyone can empathize.
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LibraryThing member mylifeinverse
I saw this book and, for lack of a better explanation, it thrummed along on the same frequency as my own heart. I couldn't not read it.
It is a heartwarming tale of the unlikely union between two different types of musicians, and that is something I can understand. The plot line moved along fluidly
I recommend this book for readers of any age and wholeheartedly hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!
It is a heartwarming tale of the unlikely union between two different types of musicians, and that is something I can understand. The plot line moved along fluidly
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and I found few grammatical or plot related errors. The main characters, Lyla and Tripp, are dynamic, relatable, and likeable--I honestly wish that I knew them in real life. I recommend this book for readers of any age and wholeheartedly hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!
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LibraryThing member ewyatt
Tripp and Lyla alternate odd and even days in a music practice room at lunch time in their high school. First they start exchanging notes which turns into an unlikely friendship and musical collaboration. Lyla is a gifted cellist, a high achiever with a domineering dad and best friend. Tripp is
The relationship the two develop is compelling.
I picked up the book and kept reading until I had finished the whole, touching story.
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struggling in school and his mom takes away his beloved guitar as a way to try to motivate him. The relationship the two develop is compelling.
I picked up the book and kept reading until I had finished the whole, touching story.
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LibraryThing member jbarr5
Guitar Notes by Mary Amato
Was interested in reading this as I am a very beginner player of the guitar. His mom takes his guitar away for the beginning of school til he can get out of his room where he plays only the guitar all day. she wants him to make friends.
At the same time we get to follow
Funny how Tripp takes his moms most important things away in hopes he will get his guitar back...
Lila shares the practice room. She plays the cello on odd days. Tripp plays his guitar on even numbered days.
She starts leaving him messages urging him to write songs....he writes back and they carry on this tradition every time they use the room.
Lots of drama as only teens can achieve. Love that his mom signs him up for tutoring during lunch-she has no idea he's practicing guitar at that time and he in turn signs her up for a committee.
Laughed out loud : freeze the account! They dare and encourage each other to produce new works with their instruments. Then a catastrophe occurs when her father finds out about their playing at a gig...songs with chords and lyrics are included.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Was interested in reading this as I am a very beginner player of the guitar. His mom takes his guitar away for the beginning of school til he can get out of his room where he plays only the guitar all day. she wants him to make friends.
At the same time we get to follow
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Lila and how she is preparing for the first day of school.Funny how Tripp takes his moms most important things away in hopes he will get his guitar back...
Lila shares the practice room. She plays the cello on odd days. Tripp plays his guitar on even numbered days.
She starts leaving him messages urging him to write songs....he writes back and they carry on this tradition every time they use the room.
Lots of drama as only teens can achieve. Love that his mom signs him up for tutoring during lunch-she has no idea he's practicing guitar at that time and he in turn signs her up for a committee.
Laughed out loud : freeze the account! They dare and encourage each other to produce new works with their instruments. Then a catastrophe occurs when her father finds out about their playing at a gig...songs with chords and lyrics are included.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
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LibraryThing member ddbrown201
Cute, sweet story about 2 very different musically inclined kids, one plays cello, one plays guitar, who eventually become really good friends.
LibraryThing member Vanessa_Menezes
What an amazing book! It's so simple but yet delivers such a powerful and beautiful message. I loved the bond between Lyla and Tripp. After reading this... I really want to learn how to play the guitar!
Awards
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2015)
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (Nominee — 2018)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2014)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Teen — 2015)
Iowa Teen Award (Nominee — 2017)
Call number
J4D.Ama